Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Are Pop Quizzes Punishment? Every time you ask your students a question during class, they just look at you as if you are talking about something they've never heard of before, even though you discussed that very topic in class last week. This is so frustrating for you that you are tempted to start giving pop quizzes just to punish the students for not paying attention. Is this the right method to use? Are pop quizzes considered punishment? What other method might you suggest for teachers who struggle with this issue? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Maybe you can post a review the day before pop quizzes in a fun and interactive form that your students will respond well with. And then your students will retain the information better when it comes to the pop quiz. Also, maybe instead of punishment have the students receive extra points or such since you have so many that are not receiving credit. This will make the students want to pay attention and receive credit during this time.